S v Mugota (CRB B 76 of 2016; HH 120 of 2016) [2016] ZWHHC 120 (27 January 2016)

S v Mugota (CRB B 76 of 2016; HH 120 of 2016) [2016] ZWHHC 120 (27 January 2016)

The likelihood of abscondment is high due to the applicant's conduct after the alleged offences and the strength of the case against him, making him unsuitable for bail.

Citation
[2016] ZWHHC 120
Parties
Applicant: Brine Mugota; Respondent: The State
Court
Harare High Court
Jurisdiction
Zimbabwe
Judgment Date
27 January 2016
Case Number
CRB B 76 of 2016 ; HH 120 of 2016
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Bail Application
Outcome
Application for admission to bail dismissed.
Legal Topics
Bail, Attempted Robbery, Attempted Murder, Possession of Unlicensed Firearm
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Bail Attempted Robbery Attempted Murder Possession of Unlicensed Firearm

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Parties

Brine Mugota

Applicant

The State

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Bail Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant is a suitable candidate for admission to bail pending trial
  2. 2 Whether there is a real likelihood of abscondment by the applicant
  3. 3 Whether the applicant is likely to interfere with investigations or state witnesses

Ratio Decidendi

The likelihood of abscondment is high due to the applicant's conduct after the alleged offences and the strength of the case against him, making him unsuitable for bail.

Court Disposition

Application for admission to bail dismissed.

Orders

  • Application for admission to bail is dismissed.